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The initial reaction to Kentucky’s Mark Pope hire shows what we think is reality isn’t real
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Quick Glance: Enthusiastic Kentucky Fans Welcome Mark Pope as New Wildcats Coach at Rupp Arena
  • Mark Pope's debut game as Kentucky's coach is still over six months away. However, the manner in which fans packed Rupp Arena for his unveiling as UK's new men's basketball coach would surprise those unfamiliar with the sport's calendar, considering the 2024-25 season doesn't commence until November.

  • Rupp Arena accommodates 20,500 spectators. The lower section of the venue features 10,000 theater-style seats, all of which were occupied. The upper section, with an additional 10,500 seats, took longer to fill, but by the time Pope was formally introduced at 4:54 p.m. on Sunday, not a single seat was vacant.

  • All of this to greet back a beloved figure.

  • "We witness these introductory press conferences frequently," Pope remarked. "No individual worldwide has ever witnessed a spectacle like this."
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Who should Kentucky target to replace John Calipari? One name should top UK’s list
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Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari
  • John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.

  • The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.

  • Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.

  • This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.
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Mark Pope’s origin story says a lot about the coach today. From the Herald-Leader archives.
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Rick Pitino endorses Mark Pope's hire as Kentucky men's basketball coach: Ex-Kentucky men's basketball coach Rick Pitino gave a glowing review of Mark Pope ...
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Rick Pitino endorses Mark Pope's hire as Kentucky men's basketball coach
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How Avery Johnson has adjusted to life as a starting quarterback at Kansas State: It didn’t take long for Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson to evolve as a ...
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Another Kentucky women’s basketball freshman enters the transfer portal: University of Kentucky Wildcats women’s basketball freshman guard Jordy Griggs announced ...
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Another Kentucky women’s basketball freshman enters the transfer portal
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Gen Z activists in abortion debate poised to play pivotal role in 2024 election: The group is expected to make up almost 17% of the American electorate.
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In a win for transparency, KY Senate kills bill creating Open Records Act ‘loophole’
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All-America point guard transfers to Kentucky as part of fast break for Kenny Brooks era
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Quick Glance: Georgia Amoore Transfers from Virginia Tech to Kentucky: Impact on Wildcats
  • Georgia Amoore's transfer to Kentucky follows Virginia Tech's announcement of hiring Megan Duffy. Amoore's 'do not contact' request indicated her predetermined transfer plans. Duffy's successful coaching history with the Golden Eagles sets the stage for Amoore's transition to Kentucky.

  • Amoore's impressive performance at Virginia Tech, with career-high statistics, positions her as a key player for Kentucky under Coach Brooks. Despite her WNBA potential, she opted for an additional college season to aid in implementing Brooks' system at Kentucky.

  • Amoore's elite playmaking skills and deep understanding of the game will be instrumental in enhancing Kentucky's performance. Her role as a player-coach figure will elevate the team's dynamics and foster growth under the new coaching regime.

  • Playing a pivotal role both on and off the court, Amoore's expertise and strategic gameplay will significantly impact the Wildcats' overall performance, providing a valuable asset to the team's development and success moving forward.
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Rob Dillingham, Kentucky basketball freshman guard, declares for 2024 NBA Draft: Rob Dillingham is the latest Kentucky basketball player to declare for the 2024 ...
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Contract details, salary information for new basketball head coaches at Morehead St., WKU
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A leader has emerged in one of Kentucky football’s most important spring position battles
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Gov. Beshear, please veto SB 349. It hurts consumers and KY’s energy future. | Opinion
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Beshear signs bill requiring age verification for porn website users in Kentucky: Age-verification laws implemented in other states have led to pornography ...
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Keeneland Spring Meet highlights the best weekend events in, around Lexington: Central KY has tickets for opening of the Keeneland Spring meet ...
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Elvie Shane Once Outran the Cops. He’s Still Trying to Outrun the Holler : Elvie Shane sings about the dehumanization of the prison system, drug abuse ...
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Elvie Shane Once Outran the Cops. He’s Still Trying to Outrun the Holler 
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Kentucky man charged in connection with alleged $1 million theft from his employer
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Police charge officer with bringing contraband into KY juvenile justice facility: Kentucky State Police charged a DJJ correctional officer with bringing ...
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Ex-Kentucky basketball star Oscar Tshiebwe earns G League Rookie of Year honors: Ex-consensus National Player of the Year Oscar Tshiebwe, who starred for ...
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‘When you think about Kentucky, you think about basketball.’ UK introduces Kenny Brooks.
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Five observations from Kenny Brooks’ introduction as UK’s new women’s basketball coach
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College DEI programs survive as clock runs out on KY Republican supermajority: Bill to ban diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, initiatives at Kentucky ...
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Rittenhouse killed two people and bragged about it. Colleges shouldn't host him to speak.
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Even former UK basketball players are getting the shakedown in Rupp ticket debacle | Opinion
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Kentucky basketball guard Adou Thiero enters transfer portal: Kentucky guard Adou Thiero is entering the transfer portal after two seasons with the Wildcats.
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Kentucky basketball guard Adou Thiero enters transfer portal
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Kentucky Coach John Calipari Pleads for NCAA to Not Expand March Madness Tournament
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It’s back: Child labor bill revived one day after committee voted it down: Kentucky’s House Bill 255, altering child labor laws, advances despite initial ...
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It’s back: Child labor bill revived one day after committee voted it down
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Kyle Rittenhouse draws protest, praise and a student sit-in at Western Kentucky University
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Quick Glance: Kyra Elzy Departs as Head Coach of Kentucky Women's Basketball. National Search Begins.
  • Kyra Elzy is no longer the head coach of Kentucky women's basketball, as announced by UK Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart in a press release on Monday morning.

  • Following the conclusion of the Wildcats' 2023-24 season with a loss to Tennessee in the second round of the SEC Tournament, finishing with a season record of 12-20 and 4-12 in conference play.

  • UK will start a national search for a new head coach as Elzy leaves the program after four seasons as head coach and several years in various assistant roles.

  • Elzy struggled to bring in high-level high school recruits during her tenure as head coach of Kentucky and relied more heavily on the transfer portal for player acquisitions.
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As KY General Assembly winds down, where do key crime, abortion & gun bills stand?
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Luck strikes twice for Kentucky couple who lost, then found, winning lottery ticket
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Aaron Bradshaw begins March with bounce-back performance for Kentucky basketball: Aaron Bradshaw started March with a bounce-back showing for the Kentucky ...
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Aaron Bradshaw begins March with bounce-back performance for Kentucky ...
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Luck Strikes Twice For Couple Who Lost, Then Found, Winning Lottery Ticket: Mark Perdue found out in November that he and his wife had won $50 ...
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Luck Strikes Twice For Couple Who Lost, Then Found, Winning Lottery Ticket
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Kentucky couple nearly misses out on big Powerball win after losing lottery ticket
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This stylish Louisville eatery was named the best new restaurant in Kentucky: Southern Living announced the winners of its eighth annual South's Best Awards and ...
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‘Win or go home.’ Bowling Green’s veterans rally from 15 down to end Owsley’s dream season.
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Is Drake Kentucky basketball's biggest celebrity superfan?: When did Drake graduate high school? The 2012 grad loves Kentucky basketball, but he never played the ...
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Is Drake Kentucky basketball's biggest celebrity superfan?
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Total solar eclipse will cross parts of Kentucky soon. These spots will have the best view
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Fresh off a blowout home win, Auburn’s Bruce Pearl readies for another battle against UK
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Quick Glance: Kentucky defeats Auburn in Neville Arena
  • Kentucky secured their biggest win of the season against Auburn.

  • Strong defense led to an impressive victory over Ole Miss.

  • Antonio Reeves led with 22 points, followed by Adou Thiero with 14 points.

  • Ugonna Onyenso contributed 7 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
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Kentucky Basketball: Jerry Stackhouse says Rob Dillingham is ‘Kyrie Irving-like’: Dilly has a bright future ahead.
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‘Party politics?’ GOP advances bill preventing governor from choosing Ky. Education Board
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Kentucky Makes Program History for All the Wrong Reasons After Loss vs. Gonzaga: The third straight home loss for the Wildcats on Saturday was monumental.
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Banning DEI is the Kentucky legislature’s gentler form of bigotry. They need to stop. | Opinion
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Kentucky football unveils SEC opponents for 2025 season: Which SEC teams will Kentucky football face in 2025? Here are the home and away opponents for coach Mark ...
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Kentucky football unveils SEC opponents for 2025 season
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‎The C.L. Brown Show on Apple Podcasts: The C.L. Brown Show, hosted by Louisville Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, will bring sports fans who root ...
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